23 May 2019
At least 300 National Insurance Board employees across the country participated in a sickout yesterday, according to Union President Marvin Duncombe. On Tuesday workers used their tea break to gather on the front lawn of the Board’s Bailou Hill road location to express their grievances. According to Opposition Leader Phillip Davis, the demonstration shows the […]
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23 May 2019
The Minnis administration yesterday opened debate on proposed legislation for its own version of what is now being rebranded the National Crime Intelligence Agency(NCIA), having dismantled the so called secret National Intelligence Agency upon taking office. The agency is a centrally located intelligence network with vast new powers. National Security Minister Marvin Dames said, “essentially, […]
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23 May 2019
Another recall on foods, the second this month to have a potential threat of being contaminated with metal. The Bahamas Agriculture Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA), followed up on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) decision to remove from freezers more than 2,000 pounds of Vienna Beef Frank […]
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22 May 2019
The Leader of the Opposition, Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday said, “the national address of the Prime Minister was a flop and fell flat, just like the hopes and dreams of thousands of Bahamians who were duped by this deceitful Minnis FNM into believing it was their time.” In a press statement Mr. Davis said, “for […]
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22 May 2019
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has improved its quality of education, having received regional awards and examination accreditation. President of BTVI, Dr. Robert Robertson, addressing graduates at the Institute’s Commencement Ceremony yesterday, said the institution continues to build its brand to address the skills gap, having received two top Regional awards and City […]
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22 May 2019
Employees of the National Insurance Board (NIB) throughout the country reportedly used their morning tea break yesterday to vent their frustrations. Speaking on the front lawn of the Corporation’s Baillou Hill Road Headquarters, the President of the Union of Public Officers, Marvin Duncombe told the Journal that the major bone of contention is an unsigned […]
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22 May 2019
The Bahamas has apparently been dragged into the worsening trade dispute between The United States and China, according to one medium reporting on the issue . While the Bahamian government and the Opposition may not always see eye to eye on many issues, they share the same view when it comes to One America News […]
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22 May 2019
The week of labour activities is scheduled for June 2 to June 7, culminating with the annual Labour Day parade under the theme, ‘One for All, All for One: Securing the Protection of Bahamian Workers for Future Generations.’ According to Bahamas Financial Services Union President Theresa Mortimer no trucks will be allowed on this year’s […]
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22 May 2019
He accepts it was unfortunate situation, but according to National Security Minister Marvin Dames officers did what they had to do in the case of Friday’s police involved shooting that ended fatally for three suspects. “It was an operation carried out by the police, unfortunately some persons would have lost their lives. “I believe the […]
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